Released 20 years ago
Shine
Boney James · 2006
59 min · 14 tracks · jazz
A smooth blend of contemporary jazz and soulful melodies, inviting listeners into a lush sonic landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Shine Start here — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its uplifting melody and vibrant instrumentation, setting the tone for a joyful listening experience.
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In the Rain — This track features a rich instrumental arrangement that showcases James's skillful saxophone playing, creating an atmospheric and emotive soundscape.
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Love Song — With its romantic themes and melodic nuances, this track highlights Boney James's ability to blend heartfelt emotion with sophisticated jazz elements.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album features smooth jazz compositions with strong musicianship but lacks significant innovation or depth.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks maintain a smooth, mid-tempo groove with layered instrumentation, creating a consistent sonic atmosphere.
- The album closes with a live acoustic track that shifts the dynamic, providing a contrast to the polished studio recordings.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- long, immersive listening sessions
- smooth background ambiance
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Well-received by fans and showcases Boney James's smooth jazz style.
- Themes
- lush sonic landscapes· romantic jazz ballads
- Career context
- By the time 'Shine' was released in 2006, Boney James had established himself as a key figure in smooth jazz, following his breakthrough album 'Ride' in 1999. This release marked his sixth studio album, showcasing his evolution as an artist while solidifying his commercial appeal within the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kirk Whalum· David Sanborn· Gerald Albright
Tracklist
- 1 Shine Start here 4:22
- 2 The Total Experience 3:59
- 3 Aquas de marco (Waters of March) 4:00
- 4 Let It Go 4:00
- 5 In the Rain 5:00
- 6 Gonna Get It 3:55
- 7 Breathe 3:59
- 8 Love Song 4:50
- 9 Hypnotic 4:13
- 10 The Way She Walks 4:01
- 11 Dedication 4:44
- 12 Soft 3:36
- 13 Gonna Get It 4:18
- 14 Boneyizm (Acoustic Live) 4:19
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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